I’m also curious to ask – and I’ll understand if you don’t want to answer this question – are you and your spouse planning on bringing any children into the marriage?

So the ceremony was both civil (in Canada) and religious (home). The legal component will be recognized by so many countries around the world (heck, even South Africa), but the spiritual one is the one we hold closest in our hearts.

No problem about the questions…

I’m sorry to keep asking you questions – but did you say you were married in Canada? Was it a religious or civil ceremony? – just curious 🙂

Thank you for your kind words. I really related to this ” as someone who grew up in a very religiously conservative community and family, I can empathize with the kind of treatment that you have received from some of your family members.”

Amen. I grew up in a very conservative church with a very conservative family and rural community. There was no diversity in my area – not in race, religion, and especially not in orientation. I even went to a christian undergraduate college.

Truth is, I have always held my faith close to me…and there comes a time when reconciling your faith and who you are doesn’t have to be an “either/or” debate…it took me a while to realize that you can have both. It was the only way I knew that I would have a happy fulfilling life. Everyone is different, however, and I know that even though this was my resolution, it might not be the same for everyone.

I wish you well on your continued journey..and I hope that whatever direction you venture that you find absolute joy. Everyone deserves at least that.

I forgot to mention just how much I agree with your statement that it is all in how you carry yourself. That is probably the most important thing – and you, from the little I know of you, seem to carry yourself well – at least on this blog 🙂